Graduate Dentist
Position details
Award/Classification: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Dental Officer, Level 1-3
Salary: $129,130 to $202,386 per annum
Employment type: Full-time
Region: North West, North, South
Job description: We are seeking new Graduate Dentists to join our vibrant team and help enhance the health of our community.
Graduate Dental Officer – Fixed-term, Full-time
Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) is keen to welcome you to our team. We are a close-knit group of oral health professionals, a mixture of locals and new Tasmanian adventurers. We work across major centres and community dental clinics, providing contemporary, evidence-informed practice.
We are dedicated to the development of our people and will work to help you achieve your goals. As a new graduate, you will have the time to hone your clinical skills, reflect, learn, and grow with support from our experienced team of clinicians, dental assistants, customer service officers and managers. Our structured program includes mentorship, hands-on workshops, virtual learning sessions and case discussions.
When you apply, we will ask you to preference a region. Discover more about our regions here:
North West | North | South
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The Role:
Graduate Dental Officer Positions are designed for individuals who have successfully completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine or equivalent within the past year.
The role focuses on improving the health of Tasmanians by:
- Providing a high standard of oral health care to eligible adult and child patients
- Working as part of an integrated clinical team, alongside Dental Therapists, Oral Health Therapists and Dental Prosthetists
- Supporting individuals and communities to increase control over their oral health.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment:
- Contract: Fixed-term, full-time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight from 04/02/2026 to 31/12/26.
- Salary: $129,130 to $202,386 per annum + 12% superannuation
- Professional Development Allowance: $7,780 per annum (pro rata) to be paid in fortnightly instalments in accordance with an employee’s anniversary date
- Graduate Program:
- Clinical mentorship from experienced Dentists, Dental Therapists and Oral Health Therapists
- Modified appointment lengths to support transition to practice
- Ability for Graduates to define their goals and work with Clinical Educators to develop their skills
- Structured education program with over 30 hours of free CPD including hands-on workshops across the year and in different locations across the State
Additional Benefits:
- Salary Packaging: Access to a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year
- Fitness Passport: Access to over 45 gyms and pools across the State
- Relocation Assistance: Support for relocation expenses, such as transport, air fares, accommodation, meal expenses, removalist costs, may be available.
For more information on general benefits and lifestyle, click here.
Eligibility Criteria
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Registered with the Dental Board of Australia
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Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
Statement of Duties
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Applicant Guide
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For further information, please contact:
Lisa Henry
Position: Clinical Educator – Oral Health
Phone: (03) 6166 5465
Email: lisa.henry@ths.tas.gov.au
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